Introduction to China Higher Education and XIDIAN UNIVERSITY

1. Introduction to China Higher Education and XIDIAN UNIVERSITY

2. China Higher Education Admission to College Bachelor’s Degree Pursuing Admission to Postgraduates Master’s Degree Pursuing Admission to Ph.D Tuition & Ways to Relieve Financial Pressure

3. China Higher Education University System--Admission to College NMT Compulsory Subjects Mathematics Chinese Foreign Language National Matriculation Test Selective Subjects Science Arts Once per year only for the third year senior high school students History Physics Geography Chemistry Foreign Language Biology

4. Choosing Majors—before entering the college, at the time of college application and once set, hard to change Credit system—fulfill a certain number of credits before graduation Organizing form—two semesters in one academic year, three months’ holidays in total Courses—compulsory( major focused )/ necessary( chosen by department) / selective Test—30% based on class performance, 70% on test score China Higher Education Bachelor’s Degree Pursuing

5. China Higher Education Graduation I made it! Fulfill the required credit （Pass CET-4 （National English Test ）) Social Practice either in companies or in universities Dissertation & Graduation Project for Science Majors Dissertation Oral Defense

6. China Higher Education Admission to Graduate School National Test Politics Foreign Language Mathematics Specific University Specialized Course Professional Test Admission Interview

7. Duration: two or three years in China The first year: take courses as undergraduates, to fulfill required credits, and the courses fall into two types—diplomatic courses and selective courses The second and third year: research and dissertation under the guidance of the advisor Graduation: almost the same as undergraduates—credit fulfilled/social practice/project completed/dissertation & defense passed—in addition, 1 or 2 academic papers published China Higher Education Master’s Degree Pursuing

8. Duration : 3 to 6 years Admission: conducted by the respective university--based on the personal application and the advisor’s recommendation and pass the test of foreign language and professional test Graduation: basically depend on dissertation and academic achievement China Higher Education Admission to Ph.D.

9. For public colleges: 5000 to 6500 RMB per year , 14,000 RMB per year(software engineering) For private colleges: 10,000 RMB per year For some families in the rural areas, higher education is a great financial burden, so … China Higher Education Tuition Fee

10. From the nation: national scholarship for top students/national subsidy for postgraduates From the university: university scholarship evaluated on the overall performance/ grant evaluated on the financial condition/ partial or total tuition waiver evaluated on a combination of academic performance and financial condition From the society: scholarship funded in the name of some well-known enterprises/ stipend offered by charity organizations From the student: part-time jobs as tutoring, assisting advisor’s project China Higher Education Ways to Relieve Financial Pressure

11. XIDIAN UNIVERSITY Location Culture & History of XI’AN Overview Disciplines & Programs Scale Scientific & Research International Cooperation

12. Xidian University is situated in Xi’an - an ancient cultural city with many historical interests and relics in China. LOCATION Xidian University

13. LOCATION Airport Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Tomb The City Wall Xidian University North Campus Xidian University South Campus